Northern Fish

Definition

The Northern Fish, traditionally called Piscis Boreus, is one of the two fish forming the constellation Pisces. It appears north of the celestial equator and is joined by a cord to the other fish. It is a constellation figure rather than a separate zodiac sign, house, planet, or chart placement.

Astrological Meaning

In classical astrology, the Northern Fish is interpreted through the particular fixed stars located within or near that part of Pisces. Its broader symbolism draws on the Piscean themes of water, receptivity, connection, faith, imagination, and movement between different realms of experience. Because fixed-star practice depends on close conjunctions and historical sources, the meaning should not be applied automatically to every Pisces placement. An astrologer would identify the relevant star, its traditional planetary nature, and its exact relationship to a natal planet or angle.

Why It Matters

The Northern Fish helps clarify the difference between constellation lore and zodiac-sign interpretation. It can add mythic or symbolic detail when a chart contains a close fixed-star contact in this region, but it does not replace analysis of planets, signs, houses, and aspects. Its significance may be strongest when supported by the rest of the natal chart and by an astrologer’s chosen tradition. Understanding the term also makes older star lists, celestial maps, and traditional astrological texts easier to navigate.

Related Encyclopedia Entries

• Pisces
• Fixed Stars
• Traditional Astrology
• Natal Chart
• Constellations
• Astrological Terminology